Patents by Inventor Hung-Yi Kuo

Hung-Yi Kuo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200266664
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package is provided, including a semiconductor device, a molding material, and a conductive slot. The molding material surrounds the semiconductor device. The conductive slot is positioned over the molding material and having an opening and at least two channels connecting the opening to the edges of the conductive slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua YU, Hao-Yi TSAI, Tzu-Sung HUANG, Ming-Hung TSENG, Hung-Yi KUO
  • Patent number: 10720495
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a bump. The substrate includes a first surface and a second surface. A notch is at the second surface and at a sidewall of the substrate. A depth of the notch is smaller than about half the thickness of the substrate. The bump is disposed on the first surface of the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chao-Wen Shih, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chia-Chun Miao
  • Patent number: 10720388
    Abstract: A package includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die. A coil extends from the top surface to a bottom surface of the encapsulating material, and the device die is in the region encircled by the coil. At least one dielectric layer is formed over the encapsulating material and the coil. A plurality of redistribution lines is in the at least one dielectric layer. The coil is electrically coupled to the device die through the plurality of redistribution lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Chiang-Jui Chu, Chung-Shi Liu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 10651675
    Abstract: A semiconductor device package is provided, including a semiconductor device, a magnetic flux generation unit, a molding material, and a conductive slot. The magnetic flux generation unit is surrounding an axis and configured to produce magnetic flux passes through the magnetic flux generation unit. The molding material is surrounding the semiconductor device and the magnetic flux generation unit. The conductive slot is positioned over the molding material, wherein an opening is formed on the conductive slot, and the axis passes through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Tzu-Sung Huang, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20200144861
    Abstract: Coil structures and methods of forming are provided. The coil structure includes a substrate. A plurality of coils is disposed over the substrate, each coil comprising a conductive element that forms a continuous spiral having a hexagonal shape in a plan view of the coil structure. The plurality of coils is arranged in a honeycomb pattern, and each conductive element is electrically connected to an external electrical circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Publication number: 20200118916
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first substrate, a pad array, a conductive bump, a first via and a dielectric. The pad array, formed on a surface of the first substrate, includes a first type pad and a second type pad at a same level. The conductive bump connects one of the first type pad of the second type pad to a second substrate. The first via, connected to a conductive feature at a different level to the first type pad, is located within a projection area of the first type pad and directly contacts the first type pad. The second type pad is laterally connected with a conductive trace on the same level. The conductive trace is connected to a second via at a same level with the first via. The dielectric in the first substrate contacts the second type pad. The second type pad is floated on the dielectric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: TSUNG-YUAN YU, HAO-YI TSAI, CHAO-WEN SHIH, HUNG-YI KUO, PI-LAN CHANG
  • Publication number: 20200091114
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor package includes the following steps. At least one lower semiconductor device is provided. A plurality of conductive pillars are formed on the at least one lower semiconductor device. A dummy die is disposed on a side of the at least one lower semiconductor device. An upper semiconductor device is disposed on the at least one lower semiconductor device and the dummy die, wherein the upper semiconductor device reveals a portion of the at least one lower semiconductor device where the plurality of conductive pillars are disposed. The at least one lower semiconductor device, the dummy die, the upper semiconductor device, and the plurality of conductive pillars are encapsulated in an encapsulating material. A redistribution structure is formed over the upper semiconductor device and the plurality of conductive pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei Kang Hsieh, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Kuo Lung Pan, Tin-Hao Kuo, Yu-Chia Lai, Mao-Yen Chang, Po-Yuan Teng, Shu-Rong Chun
  • Publication number: 20200090855
    Abstract: A structure includes a first encapsulating layer, and a first coil in the first encapsulating layer. A top surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the first coil, and a bottom surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the first coil. A second encapsulating layer is over the first encapsulating layer. A conductive via is in the second encapsulating layer, and the first conductive via is electrically coupled to the first coil. A third encapsulating layer is over the second encapsulating layer. A second coil is in the third encapsulating layer. A top surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the second coil, and a bottom surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the second coil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Chieh-Yen Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Publication number: 20200075516
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a transceiver, a molding surrounding the transceiver, a plurality of vias extending through the molding, and a RDL disposed over the transceiver and the plurality of vias. In some embodiments, the RDL includes an antenna disposed over and electrically connected to the transceiver, and a dielectric layer surrounding the antenna. In some embodiments, the antenna includes an elongated portion extending over the molding and a via portion electrically connected to the transceiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: VINCENT CHEN, HUNG-YI KUO, CHUEI-TANG WANG, HAO-YI TSAI, CHEN-HUA YU, WEI-TING CHEN, MING HUNG TSENG, YEN-LIANG LIN
  • Publication number: 20200066635
    Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: forming a first molding layer on a substrate; forming a first plurality of vias in the first molding layer; forming a first conductive line over the first molding layer, wherein the first conductive line is laterally disposed over the first molding layer and a first end of the conductive line aligns with and is electrically coupled to a first via of the first plurality of vias; forming a second molding layer above the first molding layer; and forming a second plurality of vias in the second molding layer, wherein a second via of the second plurality of vias aligns with and is electrically coupled to a second end of the conductive line, and wherein the second plurality of vias, the conductive line, and the first plurality of vias are electrically coupled to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Shih-Wei LIANG, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
  • Publication number: 20200035576
    Abstract: A structure includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die, and a cavity in the encapsulating material. The cavity penetrates through the encapsulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 10530175
    Abstract: Coil structures and methods of forming are provided. The coil structure includes a substrate. A plurality of coils is disposed over the substrate, each coil comprising a conductive element that forms a continuous spiral having a hexagonal shape in a plan view of the coil structure. The plurality of coils is arranged in a honeycomb pattern, and each conductive element is electrically connected to an external electrical circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Chen-Hua Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Hung-Yi Kuo, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Publication number: 20200006220
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a first redistribution structure including a first dielectric layer; a die adhered to a first side of the first redistribution structure; an encapsulant laterally encapsulating the die, the encapsulant being bonded to the first dielectric layer with first covalent bonds; a through via extending through the encapsulant; and first conductive connectors electrically connected to a second side of the first redistribution structure, a subset of the first conductive connectors overlapping an interface of the encapsulant and the die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Kuo Lung Pan, Shu-Rong Chun, Teng-Yuan Lo, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chih-Horng Chang, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Publication number: 20200006259
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: a conductive shield on a first dielectric layer; a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer and the conductive shield, the first and second dielectric layers surrounding the conductive shield, the second dielectric layer including: a first portion disposed along an outer periphery of the conductive shield; a second portion extending through a center region of the conductive shield; and a third portion extending through a channel region of the conductive shield, the third portion connecting the first portion to the second portion; a coil on the second dielectric layer, the coil disposed over the conductive shield; an integrated circuit die on the second dielectric layer, the integrated circuit die disposed outside of the coil; and an encapsulant surrounding the coil and the integrated circuit die, top surfaces of the encapsulant, the integrated circuit die, and the coil being level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Tzu-Sung Huang, Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng
  • Patent number: 10510478
    Abstract: A structure includes a first encapsulating layer, and a first coil in the first encapsulating layer. A top surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the first coil, and a bottom surface of the first encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the first coil. A second encapsulating layer is over the first encapsulating layer. A conductive via is in the second encapsulating layer, and the first conductive via is electrically coupled to the first coil. A third encapsulating layer is over the second encapsulating layer. A second coil is in the third encapsulating layer. A top surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a top surface of the second coil, and a bottom surface of the third encapsulating layer is coplanar with a bottom surface of the second coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Tzu-Chun Tang, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming Hung Tseng, Chieh-Yen Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo
  • Patent number: 10510652
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: receiving a first substrate with a surface; receiving a second substrate; determining a pad array on the surface of the first substrate, wherein the pad array includes a first type pad and a second type pad; forming a via pattern underlying the pad array in the first substrate according to the location of each via, wherein the first type pad in the pad array is directly contacting a via of the via pattern and the second type pad in the pad array is clear of any via of the via pattern; laterally connecting the second type pad with a conductive trace, wherein the conductive trace connects to another via that is same level with the via contacting the first type pad; and disposing a first conductive bump and a second conductive bump between the first substrate and the second substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Tsung-Yuan Yu, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chao-Wen Shih, Hung-Yi Kuo, Pi-Lan Chang
  • Patent number: 10504810
    Abstract: A structure includes a device die, and an encapsulating material encapsulating the device die therein. The encapsulating material has a top surface coplanar with a top surface of the device die, and a cavity in the encapsulating material. The cavity penetrates through the encapsulating material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Hua Yu, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai
  • Patent number: 10497646
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first molding layer; a second molding layer formed over the first molding layer; a first conductive coil including a first portion continuously formed in the first molding layer and a second portion continuously formed in the second molding layer, wherein the first and the second portions are laterally displaced from each other; and a second conductive coil formed in the second molding layer, wherein the second conductive coil is interweaved with the second portion of the first conductive coil in the second molding layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shih-Wei Liang, Hung-Yi Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Ming-Hung Tseng, Hsien-Ming Tu
  • Patent number: 10475755
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes providing a transceiver, forming a molding to surround the transceiver, forming a plurality of recesses extending through the molding, disposing a conductive material into the plurality of recesses to form a plurality of vias, disposing and patterning an insulating layer over the molding, the plurality of vias and the transceiver, and forming a redistribution layer (RDL) over the insulating layer, wherein the RDL comprises an antenna disposed over the insulating layer and a dielectric layer covering the antenna, and a portion of the antenna is extended through the insulating layer and is electrically connected with the transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.
    Inventors: Vincent Chen, Hung-Yi Kuo, Chuei-Tang Wang, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chen-Hua Yu, Wei-Ting Chen, Ming Hung Tseng, Yen-Liang Lin
  • Publication number: 20190312018
    Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die; a first redistribution structure over the first die, the first redistribution structure being conterminous with the first die; a second die over the first die, a first portion of the first die extending beyond a lateral extent of the second die; a conductive pillar over the first portion of the first die and laterally adjacent to the second die, the conductive pillar electrically coupled to first die; a molding material around the first die, the second die, and the conductive pillar; and a second redistribution structure over the molding material, the second redistribution structure electrically coupled to the conductive pillar and the second die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 10, 2019
    Inventors: Yu-Chia Lai, Kuo Lung Pan, Hung-Yi Kuo, Tin-Hao Kuo, Hao-Yi Tsai, Chung-Shi Liu, Chen-Hua Yu